BEXLEY MYSTERY, YOUNG WOMAN'S SAD END.
GONE OVER THE CLIFFS. DISAPPEARANCE OF MRS. CALDWELL.
On Thursday afternoon last Mrs.Alice Caldwell left her home at Herbert street, Rockdale, and has not been heard of since. It is feared, the lady was in a condition of mental distress at the time she left her home, for after her departure it was found she had left a note behind her, which was found by her husband after his arrival home, and which, from the outset, caused her husband to fear for her safety. When the missing woman started to write it was evidently her intention to address a message to the baker. " No bread to day," she pencilled on a scrap of paper, but further down was written, " Something keeps urging me on. I am going mad.' The note was not signed, but the husband recognised the handwriting immediately he saw it. A clue to the probable fate of the unfortunate young woman has been gained by the finding of the peggy bag, an uncommon one of grey leather, known to have been in her possession when she left the house. This, with the amount (about £16) it was supposed to have contained when Mrs. Caldwell went, was picked up on the cliffs by Mr. Alf. Gibson, signalmaster at South Head. A search was made for the woman, but without avail, and the finding of the bag was reported to the police, who have been unable to find any trace of the missing woman. It is expected that Mrs. Caldwell has been drowned. Mr. Gibson has not the slightest doubt that Mrs. Caldwell went over the cliffs between the signal station and the lighthouse on Thursday afternoon, and is of opinion that her body has been carried south by the current. " I saw the unfortunate woman on Thursday afternoon sitting on the rocks a few yards from the edge of the cliffs. She was about 100 yards from the signal station, and I could see her face clearly. I was shown a photograph by her husband, and I recognised it immediately. There was nothing strange about her that I noticed, but I always keep a close watch along the cliffs. Shortly after I first saw her I was called away, and when I returned about 10 minutes later she had disappeared. I had a good look round, but could not locate her anywhere. Then I pointed my glass at the spot where she had been sitting, and saw the big, grey leather bag. I went out and took charge of it, and immediately the disappearance of the woman was reported I got in touch with the police.'
' I am perfectly satisfied,' Mr. Gibson added, 'that Mrs. Caldwell went over the cliffs. In fact, I don't think there can be any doubt about it. The body has probably been carried down the coast, and may be washed ashore on one of the beaches.' The Government pilot steamer Captain Cook proceeded to sea yesterday in order to continue the search for the body. The steamer proceeded three miles, down the coast, keeping as close inshore as was compatible with safety, but once again the search proved unsuccessful. The search was resumed again this morning. Mrs. Caldwell was a native of Wollongong, and resided here with her parents (Mr. and Mrs. John Newson, of Garden Hill) nearly the whole of her life. She was 29 years of age, and was married to Mr. Caldwell, a tram driver, three weeks last Thursday. We extend to Mr. and Mrs. Newson our deepest sympathy in their time of trouble.
Source: Illawarra Mercury 6 Dec 1910
THIEF ALARMED IN A HOUSE. ATTACKS A WOMAN.
A thief was alarmed by a woman whose house he had broken Into at Ashfield yesterday afternoon. After attacking the woman bo rushed into the street and escaped. About 2.30 p.m. Mrs. Frances Emily Keepence, of 198 Liverpool-road, Ashfield, heard a crash of glass in the front of her home and she went to make Inquiries. She was surprised to see a well-dressed young mau In her bedroom, but, before she could call for help, the intruder rushed at her and struck her a heavy- blow on the mouth. Mrs. Keepence fell under the blow and the thief ran to the front door, opened It, and dashed Into the street. Mrs. Keepence recovered to see him making off down the road, but there was no person about to stop the man as she called out. Mrs. Keepnce had one ol her teeth broken by the punch of the Intruder, and her lips wore swollen when she visited the police station. The police found that the thief had gained entrance by breaking a leadlight in the bedroom window and then turning the catch from the inside. Nothing was however missing from the room.
Source: The SMH 29 Oct 1926
189. Matthew Davis
CURRENT NEWS.
DROPPED DEAD.
Oil Thursday evening Mr. Matthew Davis (74), of Union-street, Parramatta, dropped dead whilst cutting a lawn. The matter was reported to the Parramatta Coroner. He was an old identity of Kellyville.
Source: The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate 24 Mar 1917
190. Mark Davis
BAULKHAM HILLS.
Obituary. — Mr. Mark Davis, an old and respected resident of the Baulkham Hills and Castle Hill districts, died on Monday at mid
day after a long and painful illness. Although only about three weeks confined to his bed Mr. Davis had for a somewhat lengthy period been afflicted with chronic disease of the brain. He was 61 years of age and was a native of Castle Hill, being the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, of that place. Mr. Davis had at one time followed the occupation of fruitgrower. He was of a quiet, unobtrusive disposition and was a good father to his family of seven sons and five daughters. His married daughter is Mrs. A. Symons of Parramntta and Mr. Matthew Davis, of Kellyville, is his brother. The funeral on Tuesday afternoon was largely attended by all the leading residents of these districts. The interment took place at tho Castle Hill C.E. Cemetery and the Rev. E. Hargrave officiated at the grave. There were some very nice wreaths, among the senders being : — Mrs. Joseph Fuller, Mrs. Percy Tuckwwll, Miss Ada Kentwell, Mrs. J. Welsh, Mrs. Alfred Smith, and Mrs. D. Pogson. Mr. William Metcalfe conducted the funeral.
Source: The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate 15 May 1897
191. Mary Ann Kentwell
BURKE. - The Relatives and Friends of Mr and Mrs G.W. BURKE and FAMILY, Mr and Mrs A. HANCOCK and FAMILY, Mrs EDITH LLOYD, Mr and Mrs J.C. BURKE, and Mr and Mrs W. CLAYTON and FAMILY are invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly beloved MOTHER and GRANDMOTHER, Mary Ann Burke; to leave her late residence, 26 Narani-crescent, Northbridge, THIS AFTERNOON at 2.30 oçlock for the Church of England Cemetery, Northern Suburbs,
Source: The SMH 26 Jan 1937
Alexandra Jane Martha Chantrill
Marriage reg as Alexander Chantrill (Male) and Wesley Kentwell (female)